Saint Paul, Minnesota

Ecolab Ranks Eighth on 2021 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b"ST. PAUL, Minn., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth consecutive year, Ecolab Inc. is ranked within the top 10 on Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine\xe2\x80\x99s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, which recognizes leading U.S. public companies for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

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  • b"ST. PAUL, Minn., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth consecutive year, Ecolab Inc. is ranked within the top 10 on Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine\xe2\x80\x99s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, which recognizes leading U.S. public companies for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, ranks eighth on the 2021 Best Corporate Citizens list.\n\xe2\x80\x9cEach of Ecolab\xe2\x80\x99s 44,000 associates is driven by the knowledge that what we do \xe2\x80\x93 and how we do it \xe2\x80\x93 matters everywhere, and we are united in our purpose to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ecolab President and CEO Christophe Beck.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe best corporate citizens of 2021 are answering the call by demonstrating the societal and bottom-line value of leadership and transparency around ESG topics.
  • www.ecolab.com\nFollow us on LinkedIn @Ecolab , Twitter @Ecolab, Instagram @Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab .\n"

MSP Transforming Explores the Future of Work, Equity, Place & Economic Growth in MSP

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the GREATER MSP Partnership launchedMSP Transforming, a videoseries that explores the sweeping economic and social changestaking place in communities across the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.Dr.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the GREATER MSP Partnership launchedMSP Transforming, a videoseries that explores the sweeping economic and social changestaking place in communities across the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.Dr.
  • Everyone is invited to watch the series and join the dialogue about the issues that will shape the future of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.
  • "The MSP Transforming series is acatalystintended to spark conversation and encourage connection throughout this entire year."
  • "MSP Transforming is so important because it provides a platform for the incredible range of thought leaders that we have in this region."

David Schultz Named Hamline University's First Distinguished Professor

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Monday, October 5, 2020
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Hamline University Board of Trustees and President Fayneese Miller have announced that David Schultz has been named Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Hamline University Board of Trustees and President Fayneese Miller have announced that David Schultz has been named Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies.
  • Schultz is the first faculty member to receive the title at Hamline University.
  • "It is my honor to name David Schultz the first Hamline University Distinguished Professor," said President Miller.
  • "David Schultz's record of accomplishment speaks for itself," said Hamline Board of Trustees Chair Brenda Edmondson Heim '77.

Ameriprise Financial Named a “2020 Best Place to Work” by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has been named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.

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  • Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has been named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.
  • This is the 10th time Ameriprise Financial has been named to the list.
  • The 2020 Best Places to Work list features a group of businesses that create an exceptional work environment according to their employees.
  • To determine award recipients, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal surveyed employees on a range of workplace dimensions, including company culture, communication efforts, leadership and benefits.

Summit Academy and Target Announce North Star Innovation Center in North Minneapolis

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Target's ongoing efforts to advance social justice and promote racial equity in its hometown of Minneapolis-St. Paul and communities across the country, the company today announced that it is supporting Summit Academy OIC with space in the Regional Acceleration Center (RAC) in North Minneapolis to help Summit Academy establish the North Star Innovation Center (NSIC).

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Target's ongoing efforts to advance social justice and promote racial equity in its hometown of Minneapolis-St. Paul and communities across the country, the company today announced that it is supporting Summit Academy OIC with space in the Regional Acceleration Center (RAC) in North Minneapolis to help Summit Academy establish the North Star Innovation Center (NSIC).
  • "We've invested in North Minneapolis to support a strong quality of life for families in the neighborhood, and the Regional Acceleration Center is an important part of that investment," said Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target.
  • "With its expertise in helping Black families and other residents overcome social and racial inequities, Summit Academy is an excellent community resource.
  • "The North Star Innovation Center will be an inspiring and transformative place where Black men and women will build new opportunities for themselves and their families," said Summit Academy OIC's President & CEO Louis King.

Over 200 Minnesota Students Participate in Youth-Led Workshops at Annual Summit

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OnWednesday, February 26th over 200 Minnesota students from more than 30 Minnesota communities met with organizers from YEA!

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --OnWednesday, February 26th over 200 Minnesota students from more than 30 Minnesota communities met with organizers from YEA!
  • The Youth Climate Justice Summit 2020 ,an annual event since its inception in 2007, trains students to work with legislators and lobby for legislation concerning climate change and social justice, and network with youth activists across the state.
  • Participants at the Summit, held at the Good Neighbor Center in St. Paul, also met with several Minnesota state legislators at the State Capitol to discuss issues surrounding climate change and social justice.
  • Students from many schools attend this event as a field trip aligning with education standards in science and social studies.

TOMORROW: As School Choice Week Kicks Off, Hundreds to Rally at Minnesota Children's Museum

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Sunday, January 26, 2020
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --More than 500 students, parents, and community members will raise awareness about the state's education options, hear testimonials about the power of school choice, and enjoy reading time and photo opportunities during National School Choice Week.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --More than 500 students, parents, and community members will raise awareness about the state's education options, hear testimonials about the power of school choice, and enjoy reading time and photo opportunities during National School Choice Week.
  • The Minnesota Children's Museum | 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul
    This event is hosted by Opportunity for All Kids.
  • As a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for students, families, and communities around the country.
  • From January 26 through February 1, 2020, more than 50,000 independently-planned events will be held in celebration of the Week.

Americold Realty Trust Announces Acquisition of Newport Cold for $56 Million

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) (the Company or Americold), the worlds largest publicly traded REIT focused on the ownership, operation and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, announced today that the Company has acquired Newport-St. Paul Cold Storage (Newport Cold), a 6.1 million cubic foot temperature-controlled storage facility located in St. Paul, Minnesota, for $56 million.

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  • Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) (the Company or Americold), the worlds largest publicly traded REIT focused on the ownership, operation and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, announced today that the Company has acquired Newport-St. Paul Cold Storage (Newport Cold), a 6.1 million cubic foot temperature-controlled storage facility located in St. Paul, Minnesota, for $56 million.
  • We are excited to announce the acquisition of Newport Cold, which deepens our presence in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.
  • Additionally, the completion of our previously-announced Nova Cold acquisition, expands our position in Canada, which is a growing market with fragmented ownership of cold storage facilities, stated Fred Boehler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Americold.
  • Newport Cold Storage is a 6.1 million cubic foot temperature-controlled facility, containing approximately 26,000 pallet positions located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ryan Companies Closes On 122-Acre Former Ford Site

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
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The City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a redevelopment agreement on December 4th, defining the private/public partnership with Ryan and paving the way for the $61,000,000 purchase of the site.

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  • The City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a redevelopment agreement on December 4th, defining the private/public partnership with Ryan and paving the way for the $61,000,000 purchase of the site.
  • Ford Motor Company sold the site after nearly a 100-year history of operations and after completing extensive clean up and remediation of the former industrial uses on the site.
  • "Weidner is a perfect partner for us at the Ford site as they bring a unique combination of financial strength, national market expertise, and long-term ownership perspective," said Mike Ryan, North Region President for Ryan.
  • Weidner and Ryan Companies are currently working together on the development and construction of the 318-unit Daymark multi-use project in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Hamline University Launches $110 Million Comprehensive Campaign

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hamline University has announced "Take the Lead: The Campaign for Hamline University", a comprehensive fundraising effort with a final goal of $110 million.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hamline University has announced "Take the Lead: The Campaign for Hamline University", a comprehensive fundraising effort with a final goal of $110 million.
  • Speaking at the 2019 President's Circle Dinner, Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese Miller announced the campaign and its progress thus far.
  • "Hamline has already raised $55 million toward the total," President Miller said.
  • Fundraising goals are set along the following lines:
    "As Minnesota's first university, we have taken the lead since 1854.